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Get Up Show’sChris LaMonica whoops it up with Bernard Williams, who snagged a gold medal in the 4×100 relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics. The sprinter—who, when not training, performs standup comedy—will chat about his appearance on VH1’s What Chilli Wants.

WYMS RadioCha-Boogie asks, Who Murdered Hip-Hop? Was it the artists? The A&R guys? The media? Joining her to explore this issue will be one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, Pete Rock. Plus: Riggs Moralez, director of A&R for Eminem’sShady Records.

Bob “Mr. Media” Andelman gets his chat on with famed radio talk-show host Barry Farber, who began career at NYC’s WINS in 1960, before moving up the street to WOR 2 years later. Barry—who once ran for mayor of the Big Apple—can today be heard on the CRN Digital network.

At 4 PMMovie Addict Headquarters’Betty Jo Tucker goes one-on-one with Tony Todd, who played the title role in Clive Barker’s 1992 horror flick Candyman and its 3 sequels, before strutting his badd self on the little screen, as General Benjamin Juma in 24.

At 4 PM Host Bob Johnson whoops it up with The Daily Show’sKristen Schaal, who played stalker-fan Mel on HBO’sFlight of the Conchords. Kristen will chat about her new book (written with beau—and fellow Daily Show staffer—Rich Blomquist), The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex.

At noonMovie Beat’sRex Sikes hangs with Michael Paré, whose role opposite Tom Berenger in 1983’s Eddie and the Cruisers rocketed him to cult-hero status—and led to a career that has encompassed more than 70 flicks, including Sofia Coppola’sThe Virgin Suicides.

At 130 PMCenter Street welcomes celeb journalist Glenn Plaskin, whose new book, Katie Up and Down the Hall, tells the true story of “a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy.” Golden GirlBetty White has called the memoir “an absolute delight.”

At 8 PMGet Up Show’sChris LaMonica gets busy with Diane Dixon, who won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in the 4 x 400 relay race. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native will recount memorable, ah, run-ins with such A-listers as Bill Cosby and the late George Steinbrenner.

At 7 PMGet Up Show’sChris LaMonica gives it up for track-and-field star Sanya Richards-Ross, who won a gold medal at the ‘04 Olympics, and another at the ‘08 games. Sanya will tell us how her marriage to N.Y. GiantAaron Ross (above)—whom she wed in February—is going so far.

At noonIcon Fetch host Tony Peters grooves with singer-songwriter Sarah Vonderhaar, whose new album is titled P.D.L. (for Pretty Damn Lucky). The budding pop star will also dish about her time as a contestant on Cycle 8 of America’s Next Top Model.

At 1 PMGab with the Gurus host Connie Bennett chats with “spiritual entrepreneur” John Assaraf, who starred in Oprah’s favorite documentary, The Secret, which sparked a global phenomenon. John will discuss the power of “vision boards” and offer other tips on getting what you want.

At 9 PMPaula Begoun and her Cosmetics Cop team ask, Want your legs to feel silky smooth for more than 5 minutes? Tired of little hairs popping up where you don’t want them? If so, they’ll share with you the best hair-removal the techniques, while revealing which gimmicks to avoid.

At 1 PMKeeping It Reel host Tim Gordon goes one-on-one with director George Tillman, who brought such films as Soul Food and Men of Honor to the screen. Plus: director David E. Talbert, whose flicks include Mr. Right Now and Love in the Nick of Tyme.At 10 PMOlivia Wilder hangs with Colin Michael Day, who produced—and stars in—the much buzzed-about indie flick The Loneliest Road in America, which tells the story of a Colorado man on a road trip who “learns how to exploit women as a corporation would a resource.”

At 7PM. It’s him! Yes, Tyson Beckford—one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People in the World— drops in on Conversations of a Spirited Actor‘s Tracey Moore to give us the latest on Season 2 of the Bravo reality series Make Me a Supermodel, which he hosts with fellow hottie Niki Taylor.

On Demand Johnny Depp may be a top box-office draw, but that doesn’t mean he’s above supporting the work of lesser-known artists—albeit as his alter-ego. While Xany Rudoff —from whom he recently commissioned a portrait of Keith Richards—was being interviewed onRed Velvet Media, Johnny called in as “Vic.”

At 8:30 AMStardish Radio host Jo Ann Kubasek sits down with NBC News correspondent Kate Snow, who, tonight on Dateline, reports from inside the family circle of 7-year-old Kyron Horman, who vanished June 4 from his Portland, Ore., school after a science fair.

At 2 PMGab with the Gurus host Connie Bennett is psyched to speak with clinical hypnotherapist Steve G. Jones, who’ll discuss the power of his practice is losing weight, quitting smoking, alleviating anxiety and more. Plus, Steve chats about his celeb clients like Danny Bonaduce (above).

At 6:30 PM Host Deborah E. Lake sits down with Cyrus Nowrasteh, director The Stoning of Soraya M. Based on the book by Freidoune Sahebjam, the acclaimed 2008 feature film tells the story of an Iranian woman falsely accused of adultery—the punishment for which is death by stoning.

At 7 PMGet Up Show host Chris LaMonica mixes it up with professional sprinter Marshevet Myers, who finished No. 5 in the 200-metre race at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Live from Monaco, France, Marshevet will discuss her hopes for making the 2012 Games in London.

At 9 PMFrancy and Friends gets up close and personal with Jason Ellis, who competed in Season 7 of Hell’s Kitchen. The Suwannee, Ga., resident—whose signature dish is charcoal-smoked king crab legs with garlic butter—will fill us in on his future culinary endeavors.

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On demand Gil Birmingham, who plays wheelchair-bound Billy Black in Twilight, is one spiritual guy. “The soul and essence of an individual isn’t determined by just their physicality,” he says to Artists on Demand—but adds, “Being in a wheelchair is a lot more comfortable than actually having to stand around for 12 hours.”

At 1 PMHost Cyrus Webb grooves with R&B star Musiq Soulchild, whose 2002 album, Juslisen, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and went platinum, yielding the singles Halfcrazy and Dontchange. The 11-time Grammy nominee will fill us in on his upcoming projects.

At 7 PM Get Up Show host Chris LaMonica mixes it up with Queen Harrison, the NCAA champion hurdler from Virginia Tech who competed in the 2008 Summer Olyimpics in Beijng. Queen will fill us in on what’s coming up next in her stellar track career.

At 8 PM Gloria Hendry—who, long before Halle Berry mixed it up with Pierce Brosnan—made history as the first-ever African American female lead in a James Bond flick—drops in on Four Aces Network to look back at her film career, which included starring in Black Caesar and Savage Sisters.

At 9 PMHost Tazz Daddy kicks it with rapper Talib Kweli, who put in a guest performance on the Kanye West single Get ‘Em High—and on Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show, with pal Mos Def. Talib will talk about rap diva Nicki Minaj, what he can’t stand about his fans and more.

At 11 PMHost Silas Kain gets up close and personal with Emmy winner Charles Keating, who’s perhaps best known for playing Carl Hutchins on Another World, while also gracing such soaps as Port Charles and All My Children—not to mention Broadway and the West End.

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Today at 2 PMMicrobusiness Conversations host Dawn Rivers Baker goes one-on-one with U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (Ark.-D), who—after defeating the deep-pocketed Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter in the primary—has come under fire from the Democratic party for her moderate stances.

At 3 PMThe NeverHood’s Ethan Tudor W hangs with Patrick Labyorteaux, who made his name playing Andy Garvey on Little House on the Prarie, and went on to star in JAG. Patrick will introduce us to his alter ego, C. Timmy Blake, host of Acting Good!

Also at 3 PMTomorrow Will Be Televised host Simon Apple trades bits with John McCrea, VP of marketing for social-networking powerhouse Plaxo, and founder of Tunerfish, a brand new “social discovery engine for TV, movies, and online video.”

At 3 PMFishful Thinking host Dr. Karen Reivich covers the belief in one’s self and how equipping kids with empowerment skills can give them the confidence to navigate the many challenges of life while working to achieve their goals and dreams.

At 6 PMChris and Company’s Chris Bennett kicks it with the hilarious, talented, hilarious, luscious and (did we say?) hilarious Kym Whitley. Most recently seen in Black Dynamite, Kym will discuss joining the cast of Transformers 3, starring Shia LaBeouf and Patrick Dempsey.

At 7 PMGet Up Show host Chris LaMonica mixes it up with Orlando Magic forward Matt Barnes, who’ll soon become a free agent—and who’s engaged to Basketball Wives castmember Gloria Govan. Matt will weigh in on the NBA finals and fill us in on his new clothing line.

Also at 7 PMBook Club Girl sits down with Aidan Donnelley Rowley to discuss her debut novel, Life After Yes, which tells the hope-filled story of a young woman dealing with the aftermath of her father’s death while struggling to commit to a future with her fiancé.

At 9 PMArtists on Demand hosts Ashleigh Cook and Megs Anderson howl at BooBoo Stewart, who plays Seth—son of werewolves Harry and Sue Clearwater—in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, which opens June 30. BooBoo will tell us where he got his name, and how it feels to be part of a mega-hit series.

Also at 9 PMMutha Knows host Mutha lets it all hang out with rap diva—and record producer—Khia Chambers, whose 2008 single My Neck, My Back (Lick It) became a top five hit in the U.K., while pushing her album to gold-selling status in the U.S.

Also at 9 PMThe Stupid Cancer Show host Matthew Zachary welcomes young adult survivors Daphne Cercado and Marisa Mir, along with Anna R.K. Franklin, medical director of the Adolescent & Young Adult program at the Children’s Cancer Hospital.

At 10 PM In their continuing Summer of 1985 series, the Movie Geeks sit down with director Joe Dante—who has also made Gremlins and Rock ‘n’ Roll High School—to discuss his entry into that stellar cinematic year: Explorers, starring Ethan Hawke and the late River Phoenix.

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Today at 1 PM Pauly Shore drops in on host Robin Milling to plug his new mockumentary, Adopted, in which he ventures to Africa to “test-drive” kids. But in real life, the comic has no plans for a ready-made family. “I’d have to be really mature before I’d considered adopting,” he tells us.

At 6 PM Chris and Company gets busy with former Chicago Bull and Seattle Supersonic Brad Sellers, who’ll weigh in on the NBA playoffs, as well as fill us in on the community work he’s doing in his hometown of Warrenville Heights, Ohio.

At 7 PMGet Up Show host Chris LaMonica kicks it once again with Sports Illustrated model Natalin Avci. The tantalizing mannequin, who has appeared on HBOs’ Entourage, will tell us how it feels to be named one of FHM International’s sexiest ladies.

Also at 7 PMWDKK Radio host Darryl Williams hangs with Camille Sledge and Kristen Gabrielle, daughters of Sister Sledge’s Kathy and Debbie Sledge.The cousins will fill us in on SledgeGirl, their effort promoting positive self-images among young women, which launches June 17 in Philly.

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At 4 PMGet Up Show host Chris LaMonica kicks it with Sports Illustrated model Natalin Avci. The tantalizing mannequin has appeared on HBOs’ Entourage, and next month opens in her first big-screen feature, Perfect Combination, starring Christian Keyes and Tiffany Hines.

At 4 PMVariety Topics host (and former Playboy model) Sonia Fitch welcomes Dr. Leonard Coldwell, president of the World Wellness Organization and author of Instinct-Based Medicine, for a discussion of cancer and stress-related illnesses.